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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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